Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition Launch Monitor and Golf Simulator

The Launch Pro and LPi Circle B Edition use the same triscopic high-speed camera system and deliver identical photometric accuracy. The differences are form factor: the Launch Pro ($2,999) includes a rechargeable battery, built-in touchscreen display, 13 ball data points, and 4 club metrics. The LPi ($1,999) is plug-in only with no display, 13 ball data points, and 4 club metrics, designed for golfers who will use it exclusively indoors connected to a PC. If your unit lives in a sim room and you do not need the screen or portability, the LPi saves you $1,000.

The Launch Pro measures ball data, including carry distance, ball speed, total spin, vertical launch angle, horizontal launch angle, spin tilt axis, back spin, side spin, ball apex, ball descent angle, ball offline, ball curve, and hangtime. With the included club markers and an active subscription, it also captures 4 club metrics: club head speed, smash factor, club path (in/out), and angle of attack.

Yes. The Launch Pro requires at least a Silver subscription ($199/year) to unlock club data and simulation capabilities; ball data is on the free tier. Without a subscription, the unit has limited functionality. The Launch Pro includes a 30-day free trial of Silver or Gold so you can experience the full platform before choosing a tier. Silver gives you full ball and club data. Gold ($599/year) adds swing video, multiple profiles, and third-party software access including GSPro (GSPro license sold separately). Course play needs a Course Pass ($295/year for 35 courses, or $595/year for the full library) with either tier.

Both measure the ball and club at impact with three cameras, and Foresight Premier supports both the Foresight GC3 and the Bushnell Launch Pro through a Foresight+ membership. The GC3 is $6,999 and the Launch Pro is $2,999 at Top Shelf Golf. Club data is included on the free tier for the GC3, while the Launch Pro needs Silver or Gold for club data.

Yes. The Bushnell Launch Pro is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The built-in transflective LCD touchscreen remains fully readable in bright sunlight, and the rechargeable battery means no power outlet is required for outdoor sessions. Use it in your sim room, at the driving range, or on the course. The device requires a U.S. internet connection at least once every 45 days to maintain full functionality. If you only plan to use it indoors and want to save $1,000, consider the Bushnell LPi Circle B Edition ($1,999).

We recommend a minimum of 12 feet wide x 9 feet high x 12 feet deep for a comfortable golf simulator setup. The Launch Pro sits beside the ball (not behind it), so you do not need extra room depth behind the hitting area like radar-based units require. Exact space requirements vary depending on your enclosure and mat choice.

Minimum requirements for Foresight Premier: Windows 10 or 11, an Intel i5-12500 processor, 16 GB RAM, an SSD with 50 GB available, and an RTX 4060 with 8 GB VRAM or better. Premier is a Windows PC application; there is no Mac version. Need a sim PC? Check out our SurfThing simulator computers, purpose-built for golf sim software.

Club stickers are required only for club data (club head speed, smash factor, club path, and angle of attack). Ball data does not require stickers. The Launch Pro includes a 48-piece club marker pack in the box.

The Launch Pro runs Foresight Premier with a Silver or Gold subscription for shot and club analysis, drills, and round play in 4K; course play needs a Course Pass. With a Gold subscription, you can also connect GSPro (sold separately, $250/year) for access to 2,500+ community-built courses and online multiplayer. Additional 1st and 3rd-party software options are available through the Gold tier.

They measure differently: the Launch Pro uses three cameras, while the ST MAX pairs a photometric camera with dual Doppler radar. The Launch Pro ($2,999) captures 13 ball data points and 4 club metrics using the included stickers; the ST MAX ($1,695) captures 9 measured ball metrics and 5 club metrics with no stickers at all. The Launch Pro has a built-in touchscreen; the ST MAX runs through a phone, tablet or PC. SkyTrak memberships start at $99.99/yr (Essential), while the Launch Pro needs Silver ($199/yr) or Gold ($599/yr) before it gives you its full data. If you want the deepest data set and a built-in display, the Launch Pro wins. If you want lower running costs and no stickers on your clubfaces, the ST MAX is the better choice.

Year 1: $2,999 (device) + $0 (30-day free trial included). After the trial, choose Silver at $199/year or Gold at $599/year. Year 1 total with Gold: $3,598. Year 1 total with Silver: $3,198. Each subsequent year costs $199 (Silver) or $599 (Gold), plus $295 or $595 a year if you add a Course Pass for course play. If you want GSPro access, add $250/year (requires Gold). Club data is included with either subscription tier. A gaming PC is also required if you do not already own one; see our SurfThing computers for purpose-built options.

The Launch Pro ships with: Bushnell Launch Pro Circle B Edition Launch Monitor, 48-piece club marker pack, USB-C cable, Ethernet cable, alignment stick, A/C power adapter, quick start guide, and a 30-day free trial (Silver or Gold, with or without a Course Pass). Not included: gaming PC (required to run simulator software), Silver or Gold software subscription (required for club data and simulation), and GSPro license (sold separately, requires active Gold subscription).

The Silver subscription and the Gold subscription do not include courses. Course play in Foresight Premier runs on a Course Pass: Course Pass ($295/year) covers 35 courses and Course Pass Pro ($595/year) unlocks the full library. Either one needs Silver or Gold, and the 30-day trial can include either pass. Additional courses available through GSPro (sold separately).

Yes. Top Shelf Golf offers financing through Affirm with flexible monthly payment options. 0% APR options may be available depending on eligibility.

All six: Net, Floating Screen, DIY Enclosure, Pro Enclosure, Curved Screen and Built-In Screen. The Launch Pro sits beside the ball instead of behind you, so it adds nothing on top of each format's own room depth: at least 16 ft 0 in for the Pro Enclosure and the Curved Screen; 16 ft 9 in, with 18 ft 9 in for a full driver swing for the Carl's DIY kit; and 14 ft, with 18 ft for a full driver swing for a floating-screen bay.

Only what the enclosure itself needs: at least 16 ft 0 in in the Pro Enclosure or the Curved Screen; 16 ft 9 in, with 18 ft 9 in for a full driver swing in the Carl's DIY enclosure; and 14 ft, with 18 ft for a full driver swing in a floating-screen bay. Carl's plans a Built-In room as 12 in behind the screen for buffer space plus 6 in to install the flaps, at least 10 ft from the screen and 7 ft of swing room in every direction. The Launch Pro sits beside the ball, level with the hitting surface, so it adds no depth behind you.

Yes, at a room depth of at least 16 ft 0 in. Carl's curved kits run 14 ft to 17 ft wide, which leaves room on either side of a centered tee for the Launch Pro beside the ball.

Bushnell Warranty: Your Bushnell Launch Pro is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, Bushnell will, at their option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return it postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, or non-authorized repairs.

Return Policy: Launch Pro device returns accepted within 30 days of shipment, subject to a 20% restocking fee. For additional details, see our Return Policy.

The Launch Pro uses high-speed cameras (photometric) to directly photograph the ball and club at impact, while the Garmin R10 ($499.99) uses Doppler radar and the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 ($1,299) pairs Doppler radar with image processing to track the ball in flight. Camera-based systems are generally more accurate for spin and club data because they measure at impact rather than estimating from flight. Radar units set up behind the ball: Garmin places the R10 6 to 8 feet behind the tee, and FlightScope calls for 7 to 9 feet from the Mevo Gen2 to the tee, while the Launch Pro sits beside the ball. The trade-off: the Mevo Gen2 needs no subscription for its core data, while the Launch Pro requires at least a Silver subscription ($199/year) for club data.

Bushnell rates the Launch Pro for Tour-level performance and accuracy on every shot. It combines high-speed, high-resolution cameras with infrared in an auto-calibrating three-camera system that sees the ball and club at impact, unlike radar units that set up behind the golfer and rely on algorithms to estimate what happened at impact.

The Launch Pro's rechargeable battery provides approximately 5-7 hours of continuous use on a full charge, enough for a full range session or multiple rounds of simulator play. For permanent sim room setups, the included A/C adapter lets you run the unit plugged in indefinitely. Charging is done via the same A/C adapter when the unit is powered off.

Bushnell names Foresight Premier, run through a Foresight+ membership, as the Launch Pro's simulation software, and Foresight+ Gold members can add GSPro (separate GSPro subscription). E6 Connect is not listed as supported software for the Launch Pro.

Yes. With the 4 club metrics (club head speed, smash factor, club path (in/out), and angle of attack), the Launch Pro provides the data professional fitters need. This is the same Foresight camera system used in tour-level club fitting worldwide. The Club data is included at both tiers, so a fitting studio gets the full club numbers on the $199 Silver plan.